March 23, 2026

Keep the Momentum Going

Our parents have contributed over 6,000 hours to the Tampa Catholic community through the Crusader Parents Club! This year was special in that our parents served and improved our ministries and created new ones.

Our Rosary Group implemented a new opportunity for fellowship on the first Monday of each month by providing coffee and hospitality in our cafeteria breakroom after praying the Rosary.

Our football team presented an opportunity for parents to earn service hours during the school day by helping keep uniforms fresh and equipment clean. Dozens of parents showed up throughout the season to earn their hours by spending time at the fieldhouse helping with those tasks.

Another group of parents stepped up when our kids asked if they could have lawn games every Friday. Games were donated and volunteers showed up every Friday to super so that our kids could take a break for some fun and fresh air before heading back to class.

Together we accomplished so much and there are still many opportunities left to complete your 2025-26 hours and then to get a head start on your 2026-27 hours!

Reminder: Parent Service Hours are Due by April 7th

Your final parent service hour status report will be sent this week.

Parents of Seniors: Your hours must be completed in person, through donations to support student life activities or paid by April 7th in order for your student to be eligible for exam exemption.

Any hours served after April 7th for ATHLETIC EVENTS ONLY will earn double credit toward your 2026-27 parent service hour.

If you wish to pay for the remainder of your hours,

please contact Missy Vivino.

Sign up to Help Chaperone and Decorate for Prom

Thank you for Ms. Katie Hartnett for taking over as the moderator of our junior/senior prom. She has been working with the junior class officers and prom committee parents to create a memorable night for the kids.

Decorating, chaperoning or purchasing items from the decorating wishlist are great ways to earn parent service hours. Please contact our committee chairs, Christine Lopez or Cassandra Mitchell with any questions.

Fishing Tournament Volunteers Needed

Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Hula Bay Club

Address: 5210 W Tyson Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611

Expectations: Assist with check-in, have participants sign waivers, give out the gift bags and guide everyone into the main area for announcements and to distribute bagged lunches.

Sign up in x2VOL!

Wednesday, March 25th

• Softball - Varsity - Concessions

Friday, March 27th

• Baseball - Varsity - Admission Gate & Concession
• Lacrosse - JV - Girls - Concession

Tuesday, March 31st

• Baseball - Varsity - Admission Gate & Concession
• Lacrosse - Varsity - Boys - Press Box

Wednesday, April 1st

• Baseball - Varsity - Admission Gate & Concession

Thursday, April 2nd

• Flag Football - Varsity - Girls - Press Box, Concession, Admission Gate

Saturday, April 11th

• Prom - Junior/Senior - Chaperones, must have valid Safe Environment certification
• Prom - Junior/Senior - Set-up Crew

Class Parent Representatives can help you with questions that do not necessarily need the attention of a member of TC's staff, faculty or administration: Do parents attend the games? How do I add hours to X2VOL? Where do you park for a school day meeting or event?

Senior Class Representative Michelle Wolfinger speaks Spanish and is happy to communicate via phone, text or email.

La representante de la clase del cuarto año, Michelle Wolfinger puede comunicarse por teléfono, mensaje de texto o correo electrónico en el idioma español. 

Please contact Missy Vivino if you have any questions

LEADERSHIP

Chairpersons are working to coordinate the events and opportunities and are the main point of contact for interest in helping with any event or opportunity. General members are essential in supporting the events through in person volunteering and donations.

Please contact Missy Vivino if you have any questions

EVENTS

Events are great opportunity to earn service hours, be part of the Crusader Family, enrich the TC community and encourage pride in our students through our dedication and service to their school.

For more information on any event, please send an email to the chair or co-chair or contact Missy Vivino.

Crusader Parent Involvement hours are tracked in X2VOL. X2VOL will allow you to join a pre-defined opportunity or to add a personal project, to upload your receipts and to keep track of your parent hours.

• Each family will have one account for tracking parent service hours. This account will be established when you enter TC and will follow you through to your youngest Crusader's graduation. There is no need to create a new account each year.

• All hours performed on behalf of Crusader Parent Involvement hours should be tracked in that parent account. The parent account and opportunities are separate from the student account and opportunities.

• As stated on page 36 of the Parent/Student Handbook, Crusader Parent Involvement hours must be performed to directly benefit Tampa Catholic High School. Working for three hours at a non-profit organization will not earn parent service hour credit, but acting as a chaperone to TC students working at a non-profit as requested by a TC faculty or staff member will earn parent service hours. Writing a check to a specific team or TC organization will not earn parent service hours, but providing a meal to a specific TC team or organization will earn parent service hours once the X2VOL entry is completed with a receipt attached.

• Authorized donations of items will be credited at a rate of one hour per $40 spent on donations. A receipt must be attached to X2VOL in order to be credited for a donation.

• All opportunities during the school day or involving direct contact with the students require a valid Safe Environment Certification and background check.

• All parent service hours are due on or before April 7, 2026.

Questions regarding parent X2VOL accounts

and activity may be directed to Missy Vivino.

If you have a submission you would like to see in the Crusader Parents

Club Newsletter, please share with the Advancement Office